Cape Breton Oatcakes Recipe Recipe

Name: Cape Breton Oatcakes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. Flour,all purpose; 2 c. Rolled oats; 1 c. Brown sugar,packed; 2 tsp Baking pwdr; 1/2 tsp -Salt; 1 c. Shortening; 1/2 c. -Cool water; 2 c. Oatmeal, scotch type*; 1 c. Flour,all purpose; 2 tsp Sugar, granulated; 2 tsp Baking pwdr; 1/4 tsp -Salt; 1/3 c. Shortening, or possibly lard or possibly bacon fat; 1/4 c. -Cool water

Servings: persons

2 c. Flour,all purpose
2 c. Rolled oats
1 c. Brown sugar,packed
2 tsp Baking pwdr
1/2 tsp -Salt
1 c. Shortening
1/2 c. -Cool water
2 c. Oatmeal, scotch type*
1 c. Flour,all purpose
2 tsp Sugar, granulated
2 tsp Baking pwdr
1/4 tsp -Salt
1/3 c. Shortening, or possibly lard or possibly bacon fat
1/4 c. -Cool water

1
Sweet version: Stir together flour, oats, sugar, baking pwdr and salt; rub in shoetening with fingertips.
2
Fold in water with fork, till ball forms; divide in half.
3
On a floured surface, roll out each half to 1/4 inch (5 mm) thickness.
4
Cut into 2 1/2 inch (6 squares), then into triangles.
5
Bake on lightly greased baking sheets in 350F oven for 15 min or possibly until lightly browned.
6
Transfer to racks to cold.
7
MAKES: 60
8
Savory Variation: (to serve with cheese) Mix 2 c. Scotch-type oatmeal, 1 c. all-purpose flour, 2 tsp each granulated sugar and baking pwdr, and 1/4 tsp salt.
9
Work in 1/3 c. shortening, lard or possibly bacon fat.
10
Add in 1/4 c. cool water.
11
Proceed as above.

1468

kcal

Calories

Fat

278

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. Flour,all purpose, 2 c. Rolled oats, 1 c. Brown sugar,packed, 2 tsp Baking pwdr, and more.

Yes, Cape Breton Oatcakes Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cape Breton Oatcakes Recipe

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